Women's Voices For Change

Larysa Bemko Larysa Bemko is a first-generation American Ukrainian. She is an alumna of Temple University (BA) and Pace University (MBA). She has spent her career in the Financial Services Industry leading new business development efforts for JP Morgan, UBS, and Baillie Gifford International. With encouragement from Dr. Pat and her book group, Larysa is trying her hand at writing. She lives with her husband, Ihor, in Westport, Connecticut.

Family & Friends

Comfort and Joy: The Magic of an Old-Fashioned Christmas Eve

By Larysa Bemko

Hazelnut Viennese cakes, two kinds of pierogi, a 12-course Christmas Eve meal, midnight mass, kutia on the ceiling (and many other beloved traditions)—this Ukrainian/not-yet-American family Celebrated Christmas with a capital C.

Family & Friends

Mother’s Day Reflection: Bringing My Mother Home

By Larysa Bemko

My mom’s roots run deep and strong, but for 13 years she was forced to be a wanderer—a refugee from the day World War II started, in September 1939, until June 29, 1952, when she came to this country with $10 in her pocket.